As 2025 prepares to bid farewell, it leaves behind a year of steady cinematic output. Films were released in theatres at regular intervals, and with the continuity of veteran filmmakers alongside the arrival of newer voices, it can be said that the year marked a relatively healthy period for Bangla cinema. Early stagnation, political unrest towards the year’s end, and the persistent challenge of piracy, however, prevented it from becoming an even stronger year.

Three Bangladeshi films—“Delupi”, “Roid” and “Master”—have been selected across three sections of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) this year, marking the first time three local productions have featured together at a major international festival. The festival will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from January 29 to February 8, 2026.

This year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) will feature three Bangladeshi films across different competitive sections, marking a significant milestone for the country’s cinema on the global stage.

From psychological dramas to social commentaries, these films have pushed boundaries and redefined contemporary Bengali filmmaking.

A devastating fire on November 25 destroyed more than a thousand homes in the Korail slum of Mohakhali, Dhaka. It took over five hours and the effort of 19 Fire Service units to bring the blaze under control, leaving many families without shelter.

Hossain described “Delupi” as “an astonishingly fine picture,” adding that he was delighted to see word-of-mouth gradually drawing more viewers. He urged audiences not to wait. With so few screens, he warned, anyone who delays may miss their chance altogether.

After creating a strong buzz in Khulna, “Delupi” is now gearing up for a nationwide release. The film will open across six multiplexes and cinema halls on November 14.

The release date for the much-anticipated film “Delupi”, directed by Mohammad Taufiq Islam, has finally been announced. The film is set to premiere in Khulna on November 7, followed by a nationwide release on November 14.

The first song from the upcoming film “Delupi” has been released. The humorous, rap-infused, and playful track, titled “Godhuli Logne”, adds a refreshing and vibrant tone to the movie.